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25.01.2022 Another amazing cultural event thats on for Shinju - Marrugeku are challenging, beautiful and brave - and theyre our very own Kimberley stars. Dont miss this installation. . .
25.01.2022 Get the skinny on the art that's coming your way for the Fringe FEst!
24.01.2022 Well Done Tommy May!!
24.01.2022 Its getting closer... SNAPSHOT is happening next weekend! Its going to be a great night of local art, music and food. Auction entries open until 19th August.
23.01.2022 Chinatown Christmas Trails by Chinatown Broome are today We’ve teamed up with Rockpool Broome and will be offering Xmas Arts and Crafts for the kids. Find us outside of Rockpool on Johnny Chi Lane from 4pm. Then head off to find Santa & his Elves, facepainting, water fun and much more on the trail. ... Bring the kids along for some festive Fun.
23.01.2022 Only 6 sleeps till the Snapshot Auction Feel free to invite friends, family and all the art lovers your know!
23.01.2022 Another event on the Fringe Festival calendar that will be a hot ticket on the long weekend in June
22.01.2022 TAKE a LOOK Some more 30 x 30 Snapshot entries for the Auction, courtesy of the TAFE Textile class and inspired by Jackie Cheng. Were getting excited now with only 2 sleeps till the Auction at Broome Convention Centre (Sat 6pm). Cant wait to see it all come together.
22.01.2022 Pencil this one in the diary for 2021... the Broome Fringe Festival! If you’d like to join the fringe committee, volunteer or have an event in mind please get in touch. . .... . #artnetwork #fringefestival #createaustraliasfuture #broomefringe #fringe2021 #thekimberleyartsnetwork #KANmembers #KAN #regionalarts #kimberleyarts #broomeart #broomewa See more
21.01.2022 SNEEK PEAK This is Avrel Fords 30 x 30 entry Harsh but Beautiful Country which will be auctioned this weekend. Over the next few days we will be previewing artworks up for grabs at the Snapshot Art Auction on this Saturday night (from 6pm). ... If you have your entry ready feel free to share on our social pages, or DM it for us to share as part of #keepcreating The entry with the most social media engagement will be announced at the Auction. . . . #artnetwork #artauction #snapshot #keepcreating #createaustraliasfuture #thekimberleyartsnetwork #KANmembers #KAN #regionalarts #kimberleyarts #broomeart #broomewa #visitwa
21.01.2022 Thank you to Josh Cocking and Jacky Cheng for their insight and passion when talking about being an artist in a remote area. We had a wonderful evening listening and talking with everyone who came along to our Members Viewing of the Shinju Art Awards. Thanks very much for support from Allure Pearls and the Shire of Broome The Awards are on until Sunday 2pm. Hope to see you there!
20.01.2022 This little No 5 contest headed for KAN fundraising auction at Broome Convention Centre tomorrow night. Check out the @kimberleyartsnetwork Facebook page for mo...re information #kimberleyartsnetwork @kimberleyartsnetwork #herrules #herruleshergame #snapshotauction #artoftheday
19.01.2022 The Fringe Fest is coming and there are so many events being put together by our amazingly talented creative community... keep en eye out here
19.01.2022 ARTISTS, CRAFTERS AND ARTISANS! The Broome Fringe Festival Art Trail applications are still open!! But only for 1 more week. If you would like to showcase your work and meet new customers during the festival weekend, fill in an application form here... https://kimberleyartsnetwork.com.au/artists-studio-trail-a/ Image: Angela Bakker Art Trail 2018
19.01.2022 Here's a great job for an arts administrator at Goolarri in Broome
18.01.2022 Oh what a night! Thanks to all those who came and supported the Kimberley Arts Network Snapshot Art Auction. The night was a great success with a good crowd and all 39 artworks auctioned off to avid bidders. The event would not have been possible without donations from local artists - our gratitude is beyond words and we look forward to expressing it by using the funds raised to support you all further. ... Also a big thanks to all of the following whose contributions help made it a successful night: - The Shire of Broome for supporting the event. - Our KAN member volunteers Liz Janney, Avrel Ford and Rowena Strain for all your help on the night. - Mick and the crew at the Broome Convention Centre for doing what you do to provide a great venue. - Steve Angoorly for setting the vibe with his musical talents. - Bim and Andre from the Little Waroeng for their delicious foods. - Trinity for manning the cake stall. - Chris Maher for his A+ auctioneer skills (and his ability to be at two events at once ). - Last but definitely not least all of our excellent KAN committee: Leah Rakabundel, Clancy McDowell, Naomie Hatherley, Chris Maher, Chrissy Carter, Mel Foster, Gary Smith, and Isla Birnie who dedicated time and effort to get this happening. We cant wait for the next one.
18.01.2022 The weather is changing and we're thinking about the dry seasaon and all the fun it brings! KAN is getting Fringe Festival ready for the long weekend in June and events are open for registration. START HERE: If you're an artist you can join the Open Studio Trail and share your work with new audiences. https://kimberleyartsnetwork.com.au/artists-studio-trail-a/
18.01.2022 SNAP! It's another event on our Broome Fringe Festival Calendar. Save the date for 5th June and entry forms for artists will be out soon. https://kimberleyartsnetwork.com.au/the-snapshot-art-aucti/
17.01.2022 SNAPSHOT SNEAKY PEEK This Saturday, at the Snapshot Art Auction, you could take home this piece Black Cockatoo by Lucy Lu @Lucy.lu.art Lucy creates acrylic and watercolour paintings showing the beauty, mystery and energy of nature and its animals. She comes from an artistic family in Germany and has now made Broome her home. ... So come on down to the Broome Convention Centre from 6pm Saturday to check out this and over 30 other artworks from local artists. All work will be up for Auction so you could be the lucky owner of a bird like this.
16.01.2022 Happening now Kimberley Arts Network Snapshot Art Auction at Broome Convention Centre.
16.01.2022 Tomorrow is your last chance to view the Shinju Art Awards. 10-2pm at the Broome Civic Centre. Get down to check out the local talent. ARTISTS - artwork collection is tomorrow between 2-5pm.
16.01.2022 SHINJU ART AWARDS ARTISTS Artwork drop-off Friday 28th 3-5pm Broome Civic CentreSHINJU ART AWARDS ARTISTS Artwork drop-off Friday 28th 3-5pm Broome Civic Centre
15.01.2022 Our website makes it easy to become a member, and you can profile your work, make connections and attend KAN events. Theres different membership levels for everyone!
13.01.2022 KAN's annual Snapshot Auction will be a key event of the Broome Fringe Festival on 5th June. If you're an artist who wants to showcase your work and reach a new audience, entry forms are here! https://kimberleyartsnetwork.com.au/the-snapshot-art-aucti/ Music, food, a bar and ART!!! What more could you ask for?
13.01.2022 PREVIEW More 30 x 30 Snapshot Art Auction entries that you can bid on tomorrow (Sat) at the Convention Centre, from 6pm. 1: Rowena Strain Rainbow Bee Eater Bowl ... 2. Mel Foster Barnacles 3. Leah Rakabundel Art Sky Whale Remember like, comment & share your favourite entry too. Were very excited to see them all up tomorrow!
13.01.2022 Looking for a unique Christmas gift? Our Isolation Creation book is hot off the press and ready to go! This beautiful, postcard size book captures all the artworks that were entered into our online interactive art project #isolationcreation, which took place earlier in 2020 as a response to COVID lockdown. Featuring the talents of a range of local artists like Naomie Hatherley @n0meshath, Rowena Strain @strainrowena and Avrel Ford @avrelfordart (pictured), and many more. ... The price you ask? Only $39.95 or $34.95 for KAN members. Contact us or pop down to @Rockpoolbroome to get a copy (and piece of history) and stay tuned for details of a book launch. This project was kindly supported by the Shire of Broome.
12.01.2022 Calling all digital whiz kids! Make a video about our amazing environment and get screened at the annual Mud & Saltwater screenings during the Broome Fringe Festival
11.01.2022 Shinju Matsuri begins this afternoon with the waking of Sammy the Dragon. Be sure to check out the program for all the events, including the Art Awards.
11.01.2022 Jacky Cheng is Regional Arts WA Artist of the Month - Jacky is currently doing a 3 month residency at the Fremantle Arts Centre but it's great to read that her heart is still in the Kimberley. Catch up her history and her current project in development.
10.01.2022 Check it out! Opportunities for creatives.
09.01.2022 Our feature member this week is Leah Rakabundel. Leah is a Broome based creative soul who explores a variety of mediums and pursues the use of 2nd hand and up-cycled materials where possible. She is a painter, drawer, sewist, muralist and has coordinated several community arts projects in Broome. Leah is also one half of Los Bagus Collection and on our KAN committee. This piece, Moon Market Girls, is from the Broome Girls series. This series celebrates girls and women in ...Broome and is inspired by many strong females in the community. You can buy this piece and also check out more of Leahs work on the KAN website. . . . #artnetwork #featuremember #createaustraliasfuture #artwebsite #artforsale #thekimberleyartsnetwork #KANmembers #KAN #regionalarts #kimberleyarts #broomeart #broomewa
09.01.2022 If you're heading out East, do not go past this amazing museum at Mowanjum Arts. It's a real insight into the region's ancient cultural heritage and has a busy gallery brimming with art.
09.01.2022 Check out our latest newsletter and find out what's going on in the Broome Fringe Festival... it's getting exciting!!! https://mailchi.mp/bf8da6933974/kan-newsletter-april-2021
09.01.2022 Our first Kimberley Arts Networking event for 2021 is happening Tues Feb 9th! A chance to connect with fellow KAN members or to find out what KAN is all about. Naomie Hatherley will be one of our guest speakers, talking about art and motherhood. A Mother, Artist & Educator she is interested in notions of identity and experiences m/other reflected in the everyday. Recently, Naomie completed a residency at the Fremantle Arts Centre and also won the 2020 Shinju Matsuri Art Award for her piece Heretic. Come along to the Broome Public Library to hear Naomie and other speakers including Leah Rakabundel, Isla Birnie & Meredith Bell talk about the great balancing act of practising art and motherhood.
08.01.2022 Join us at the Broome Public Library Tuesday Feb 9th from 5 - 7pm for our first 2021 Kimberley Arts Networking Night. Naomie Hatherley, Leah Rakabundel, Isla Birnie & Meredith Bell will be discussing art and motherhood. Leah Rakabundel Leah Rakabundel Art is a painter, drawer, sewer, muralist and has coordinated several community arts projects in Broome. Isla Birnie Isla Birnie - Art is a painter and drawer who also works in the education/community services sector. Together... they run Los Bagus Collection Los Bagus Collection, a small arts organisation that facilitates creative workshops and pop up exhibitions. Since becoming Mothers in the last few years, their focus has been on providing a creative space for parents and they are currently planning a Pop-Up exhibition around the theme of Motherhood as part of Broome Fringe festival. Come along to be part of the discussion and meet fellow KAN members and creatives. New faces always welcome!! Free for members, $10 for non-members (refreshments provided).
08.01.2022 Next Tuesday join Kimberley Arts Network for a special viewing of the Shinju Art Awards. We look forward to mixing and mingling with you and some special guests, judges and other invitees to make connections and explore the artworks from this years exhibition. . ... . . #artnetwork #shinjuartawards #networking #thekimberleyartsnetwork #KANmembers #KAN #regionalarts #kimberleyarts #broomeart #broomewa See more
08.01.2022 Website Wednesdays starting tomorrow! Are you a member that needs some help with your KAN website profile? Drop down to the Aarli Bar to meet with some of our lovely committee members. This will be happening each Wednesday from now on. BYO images, info and questions. ... . . . #artnetwork #artwebsite #createaustraliasfuture #websitewednesday #thekimberleyartsnetwork #KANmembers #KAN #regionalarts #kimberleyarts #broomeart #broomewa See more
07.01.2022 Sammy the Dragon is off to sleep as @shinjumatsuri is over for another year. Well done to the organisers and all involved on a fantastic festival and 50th year! Thank you to @clancymcdowell who organised the Kimberley Arts Network team, Broome High School students and volunteers to run the Shinju Art Awards! It was a wonderful showcase of artistic talent. There is no rest for KAN as we have more exciting ventures coming soon. Stay tuned ... . . #artnetwork #shinjumatsuri #createaustraliasfuture #artsfestival #thekimberleyartsnetwork #KANmembers #KAN #regionalarts #kimberleyarts #broomeart #broomewa #visitwa See more
06.01.2022 Lovely work by three local artists based on works by Broome Senior High students
06.01.2022 TAKE A PEEK This Saturday at the Snapshot Art Auction there is an amazing opportunity to acquire this Gary Smith @distinctiveshellcreations piece. Broome born Gary is an artist carving finely crafted pearl, trochus shell and bone jewellery and artefacts. His work is highly sought after and award winning - Gary won the 2018 Shinju Art Award for the mixed media and textile category. ... Be sure to come along and bid on this and many other unique, local artworks (with a reserve of only $100) this Sat, from 6pm at the Broome Convention Centre.
05.01.2022 Local songwriter artist @tanyaransom will be playing some tunes and also a guest speaker at our networking event happening TOMORROW, Thursday 26th from 6pm. Come along to the Broome Visitors Centre to hear Tanya fuse folk, blues and alt country. Also joining her to talk about how the performing arts have faired in 2020 will be Gwen Knox and Chris Maher. ... Free for members, $10 for non-members. Photo by Damien Kelly Photography.
05.01.2022 Congratulations to all the winners of the Shinju Matsuri Art Awards. Each piece was very deserving: Winners were Albert Clifton -Youth Award. Erin McManus Painting Award, Alan Grey for Photography, Dorothy Forest Aboriginal Art Award, Jacky Cheng for sculpture and Stephen Eastaugh for Mixed Media/textiles. And were also super proud to see KANs Deputy Chair Naomie Hatherley take out the Shires Acquisitive Award for her small but spectacular work Heretic. The exhibition will be open 10am to 5.00pm every day until Saturday at the Civic Centre
05.01.2022 ARTISTS, CRAFTSPEOPLE and ARTISANS- have you got your Art Trail entry in for the @BroomeFringe Festival? Entries are still open here... but will close on Sunday https://kimberleyartsnetwork.com.au/artists-studio-trail-ap: Suzy French art in the 2018 Art Trail
05.01.2022 TAKE a LOOK But wait theres more... another few artworks that you can bid on tomorrow at Snapshot Art Auction (Convention Centre from 6pm). 1: Belinda Brown Boab at Town Beach ... 2. Rachel Jane Elisabeth Taylor Midnight Haze 3. Liz Janney Silk Shibori
03.01.2022 Its that time of the week again...
02.01.2022 SNAPSHOT ARTISTS Artwork drop off Sat 9am- 12pm @ Convention CentreSNAPSHOT ARTISTS Artwork drop off Sat 9am- 12pm @ Convention Centre
02.01.2022 For teens interested in performing arts, this is a great FREE opportunity for workshops with some of WA’s best performers.
02.01.2022 KAN has some wonderful supporters and among them are the super cool @Moontide Distillery and the treasure-filled @Rockpool Gallery. Both are contributing DOOR ...PRIZES to the KAN Members event on Thursday night. Come along and join us for nibbles, drinks, engaging discussion and DOOR PRIZES!! Check it out! 6pm at the BVC verandah FREE for members, $10 for guests.
02.01.2022 This Saturday @ Snapshot its much more than just an Art Auction... There will be live music from local musician Steve Angoorly Little Waroeng will be selling delicious Indonesian food. The Elephant Bar at the Broome Convention Centre - Chinatownwill be open selling icy cold beverages. ... There will be door prize of a voucher for Arthouse Broome. Plus a bake sale selling an array of homemade goodies, with a prize for the baked good that sells out first. Something for everyone... from 6pm this Saturday at the Broome Convention Centre. See you there!
01.01.2022 Latest KAN Newsletter is out so be sure to check your inbox or follow the link https://mailchi.mp/815af2f92ed5/kan-news-special-updates Not on our mailing list? Get in contact with us to stay up to date.
01.01.2022 What a great evening at the fabulous Visit Broome verandah with Gwen Knox, Tanya Ransom and Lok Chris Maher sharing their experiences of living and working through a year of COVID. Thanks to everyone who came along.
01.01.2022 Happening tonight from 6pm. See you there
